Our Staff

Rachel Francis

Attorney

Biography coming soon.

Marlene Rooney

Senior Paralegal

Marlene is a Senior Paralegal at Morizio Law Firm. She started with our firm in 2018. Marlene manages all aspects of a client’s file from the moment it’s assigned until settlement.

Marlene has 10 years of workers’ compensation legal assistant and paralegal experience. Before becoming a paralegal, she was a reporter for Sports Illustrated for Kids magazine. Marlene holds a BA in English/Comparative Literature from Occidental College in Los Angeles.

Marlene grew up in Southern California. In college, she worked on a TV show called In Living Color that starred Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx, Damon Wayans, and Jennifer Lopez. She is an avid reader and loves taking Pilates. She’s currently learning ASL and plays weekly games of Mahjongg. Marlene greatly enjoys traveling, dining out, and going to the theater with friends and family.

While her kids were growing up, Marlene taught the art history program in their elementary school. She was also a girl scout leader, a boy scout committee member, and a past member of the DTC (Democratic Town Committee).

Natalie Arce

Paralegal

Natalie rejoined the Morizio Law Firm as a Paralegal in 2025. She assists our attorneys by performing legal research, drafting documents, and managing case files.

Natalie previously worked at our firm as an intake specialist, gaining 3 years of experience in Workers’ Compensation law. Her favorite part of work is providing the support and advocacy our clients need during difficult times. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and playing with her dogs.

Abby Agathos

Office Manager

Abby has been with Morizio Law Firm since 2021, as our office manager. Her duties include overseeing the firm’s advertising and community events, supervising office operations, and managing our staff. Her organizational skills and attention to detail ensure our office runs smoothly on a daily basis!

Before joining our firm, Abby was an office manager for a busy wholesaler for 16 years. Making the transition to the legal field was a big change, but very welcomed. Coming to work each day is easy and so enjoyable, thanks to Attorney Morizio. He creates an excellent work environment for his employees through the care for his team, his profession, and his clients.

Abby has a background as a preschool teacher. When her husband opened his own business, she learned bookkeeping to be involved and loved it so much she changed her career. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT.

Not only does she live in town (about 7 minutes from the office), Abby is an active member of the Stratford community. She is part of the Stratford Rotary Club, a Board member of the BEST Committee (Business Education Support Team), and Executive Board member of the Stratford Chamber of Commerce.

Abby is a proud parent to two children. In her spare time, you can find Abby hiking with her husband and their dogs (Ellie and Niko) or watching HGTV! Several years ago, she began educating herself on the dangers of artificial fragrances and toxic cleaning products. This led to Abby’s involvement with Young Living Essential oils.

Ashley Guzman

Intake Specialist

Ashley is Morizio Law Firm’s Intake Specialist; she joined our team in 2024. Ashley is the first point of contact when a new client calls our office. She is tasked with recording the claimant’s history and gathering specific information to determine how we can help.

Ashley conducted intake interviews in two positions prior to working at Morizio Law Firm. Her experience includes, crisis intervention, advocacy, short-term counseling and case management. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Human Security.

Ashley enjoys using her skills to contribute to the community, helping those in need, and challenging herself. Her favorite part about working in workers’ compensation law is helping those who are injured and vulnerable.

In her spare time, Ashley likes to travel, go to music concerts, try new food, and volunteer for non-profit organizations.